First Section with Counter
Body text is set in Literata at the base size, designed for extended reading on screens. The measure is kept to 70ch for optimal reading flow. Notice how inline links are styled with weight rather than underlines, and strong text uses semibold weight while emphasized text remains italic.
Subsection Heading
H3 headings introduce subsections without numbering. They use the sans-serif stack at a slightly larger size than body text, creating clear hierarchy without overwhelming the page.
Minor Heading
H4 headings are the same size as body text but use sans-serif and semibold weight, useful for introducing smaller sections or labeling content.
Lists and Structure
Unordered lists use disc markers with comfortable spacing:
- First item in an unordered list
- Second item with more text to demonstrate how longer content wraps naturally within the list item structure
- Third item with a nested list:
- Nested item one
- Nested item two
Ordered lists use decimal numbering:
- First numbered item
- Second numbered item
- Third numbered item
Blockquotes and Code
Blockquotes are styled with a left border and italic text. They stand apart from body text while maintaining the overall typographic rhythm of the page.
Inline code like const x = 42 uses the monospace font with a subtle background.
Code blocks have syntax highlighting:
function greet(name: string): string {
// This is a comment
const greeting = `Hello, ${name}!`;
return greeting;
} Tables and Data
Tables use the sans-serif font at a smaller size for data density:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| font-size | 16px | Base text size for comfortable reading |
| line-height | 1.7 | Relaxed leading for long-form content |
| max-width | 70ch | Optimal measure for readability |
Definition Lists
- Forme
- The locked type in its frame, ready for impression. The name of this design system.
- Measure
- The length of a line of text, typically expressed in characters. 60–75ch is optimal for body text.
- Leading
- The vertical space between lines of text, named for the lead strips used in letterpress.
Horizontal rules provide visual separation between major sections. They use a single pixel border in the standard border color.
Footnotes
Footnotes appear as superscript numbers that reveal content in a drawer at the bottom of the screen when clicked. This keeps readers in context while providing additional detail.